Cannibal & The Headhunters originated from East Los Angeles, and were known for being one of the first Mexican-American groups to have a national hit record, “Land of a Thousand Dances” which climbed to #30. Wilson Pickett‘sversion of the same song would reach #6 the following year. They were also the opening act on The Beatles‘ secondAmerican tour, backed up by the King Curtisband.